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GAPPS: Rate of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients

CBE ID
3136
Endorsed
New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Is Under Review
No
Measure Description

GAPPS is a measure of the number of preventable adverse events per 1,000 patient-days among pediatric inpatients. It is designed to compare rates across institutions and over time. The GAPPS measure utilizes the GAPPS trigger tool to identify adverse events.

  • Measure Type
    Outcome
    Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM)
    No
    Level Of Analysis
    Facility
    MAT output not attached
    Attached
    Data dictionary not attached
    No
    Numerator

    The number of preventable adverse events found in a patient sample.

    Denominator

    The denominator is 1,000 patient-days for all sampled pediatric patients who meet inclusion, but not exclusion, criteria.

    Exclusions

    N/A

    All information required to stratify the measure results
    Off
    All information required to stratify the measure results
    Off
    Testing Data Sources
    Paper Patient Medical Records
  • Risk Adjustment
    Statistical risk model
    Risk adjustment approach
    Off
    Risk adjustment approach
    Off
    Conceptual model for risk adjustment
    Off
    Conceptual model for risk adjustment
    Off
  • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
    Endorsed Pediatric Performance Measures Phase 2
    Initial Endorsement
    Next Planned Maintenance Review
    Fall 2023
    Endorsement Status
    Endorsement Removed
    E&M Committee Rationale/Justification

    Steward no longer seeking to maintain endorsement

    Last Updated
    Removal Date
  • Detailed Measure Specifications
    No
    Logic Model
    Off
    Impact and Gap
    No
    Feasibility assessment methodology and results
    No
    Address health equity
    No
    Measure’s use or intended use
    No
    508 Compliance
    Off
    If no, attest that all information will be provided in other fields in the submission.
    Off